Akiba Commercial Bank

Microfinance (Social)

Akiba Commercial Bank started its activities in 1997 at the initiative of 300 Tanzanian business people, who saw high demand for microfinance in their country. The bank has a number of branches in and around the capital city Dar es Salaam and two other cities, and is looking to expand further. Hivos-Triodos Fund and Triodos Sustainable Finance Foundation are among the shareholders in Akiba Commercial Bank; a senior Triodos Bank officer represents the Triodos funds on the Board of Directors.

Microfinance

Whoever you are, and wherever you live in the world, you are likely to want permanent access to financial services. Microfinance banks play a crucial role providing access to finance to an increasing number of people living on low-incomes. We finance microfinance institutions because they help to build inclusive financial sectors, where the majority of people have access to financial services, leading to a sustainable basis for balanced social and economic development.